Fortas Chamber Music Concerts: A Far Cry

• A Far Cry

Osvaldo Golijov — Arum dem Fayer
Jessie Montgomery — Banner
Juantio Becenti — The Glittering World
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48

The Boston-based, Grammy–nominated string orchestra makes its Kennedy Center debut with a program featuring three works all published within the last decade and Tchaikovsky's heartfelt Serenade for Strings in C major. As a self-conducted orchestra, A Far Cry operates democratically—decisions are made collectively and leadership rotates among the players, referred to as "Criers." This structure has led to consistently thoughtful, innovative, and dynamic programming. The ensemble "brims with personality or, better, personalities, many and varied" (The New York Times), cultivating a unique, high-energy experience for audiences and players.

About Fortas Chamber Music Concerts

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About A Far Cry

https://www.afarcry.org/